A school has implemented a co-learning program that brings children of all learning abilities together in a single classroom.The Peer Model Program at Underwood Hills Early Childhood center not only teaches children with and without special needs lessons in academics, it encourages them to develop socially by teaching them compassion and empathy for one another. It also gives children a chance to take on leadership roles and help others. For parents of children with special needs, the program also eases some worries about their children being left behind academically.Watch the video above to see how the Peer Model Program is giving students of all learning abilities a united classroom experience.

A school has implemented a co-learning program that brings children of all learning abilities together in a single classroom.

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The Peer Model Program at Underwood Hills Early Childhood center not only teaches children with and without special needs lessons in academics, it encourages them to develop socially by teaching them compassion and empathy for one another. It also gives children a chance to take on leadership roles and help others.

For parents of children with special needs, the program also eases some worries about their children being left behind academically.

Watch the video above to see how the Peer Model Program is giving students of all learning abilities a united classroom experience.